Overview
- Dawkins launched a small boat around 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 10 near Shelton Landing in Autauga County and has not been heard from since.
- Authorities say he and his vessel remain unaccounted for after the early Saturday departure.
- The boat is believed to be a 12-foot Jon boat equipped only with a trolling motor, which limits speed and range.
- ALEA’s Marine Division and Aviation Unit are leading the operation with support from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
- Additional partners include the Autauga County Rescue Squad, Millbrook Police Department, and the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency, with updates expected as the search progresses.